Phone: 07394 232338
My approach as a massage therapist and
what you can expect
My belief is that any treatment, of any kind, should be tailored to the client so that they are getting both what they need and what they want. Massage is no exception and in some cases, even more important.
An individual goes to receive a massage for a number of reasons: relaxation, me-time and pain relief, amongst others. A massage is a very personal thing and people have very individual tastes of what they receive such as an ideal pressure, the oils used and how they want to feel afterwards.
As much as I personally enjoy a good sports massage, I can't say that I walk out of my appointments feeling relaxed! Just a light Swedish body massage doesn't do it for me either as I have very sore muscles (due to being hyper-mobile) and therefore need more pressure and work to loosen them up. I like to keep in mind the individual client while delivering massages and deliver what they need and want.
Your first massage treatment will include a thorough consultation covering your current and past medical history, your lifestyle and personal preferences for your massage. All this gives indications of what treatments can and cannot be carried out and where I, as the massage therapist, may need to be cautious. The consultation is not meant to be invasive - it is there to ensure that your individual needs are taken care of.
There are many benefits to receiving a massage however you need to be aware that there is a possibility of side-effects however these can be managed effectively both by the massage therapist and by you. Some of these side-effects can include headaches, dizziness or the possibility of fainting, increased urination and pain/discomfort. It is therefore important to take care of yourself after a massage, mainly by drinking lots of water in order to keep hydrated. This will reduce the risk of headaches and dizziness though will increase urination however this is positive as it can flush out bad toxins which have been released during the massage. It is also important not to put any undue pressure or stress (such as a trip to the gym) on your body for at least 24 hours so that your body can adjust and settle.
It is inevitable that the benefits of a massage will wear off however they are more likely to last longer if you take care of yourself on a more long term basis. This includes looking at your diet, increasing your daily intake of water, introducing breathing exercises in to your daily life to aid relaxation and aiming for a regular sleep pattern.
